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Action: M/S/C (Worthington/Arreguin) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated.Vote: All ayes.

Recess Items

1.Grant Award: Alameda County Meals on Wheels Agency for the Berkeley Meals on Wheels ProgramFrom: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to accept a $1,838 grant award to the Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program from the Alameda County Meals on Wheels Agency.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jane Micallef, Health, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,443–N.S.

4.Minutes for ApprovalFrom: City ManagerRecommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of December 3, 2013 (special and regular) and December 17, 2013 (specials and regular).Financial Implications: None
Contact: Mark Numainville, City Clerk, 981-6900Action: Approved minutes as submitted.

7.Revenue Contract: Community Services Block Grant for Calendar Year 2014From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 14F-3001 for the initial amount of $75,674, and execute any resultant agreements and amendments that may increase the contract amount up to an estimated $245,000 to provide low-income services for the period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jane Micallef, Health, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,445–N.S.

8.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovations (INN) Plan Update and Contract AmendmentsFrom: City ManagerRecommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovations (INN) Plan Update.
2. Adopt seven Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments for the following seven contracts that are funded through MHSA INN monies, increasing the contract amounts, and expending the INN funds by June 30, 2014:
a. Increasing INN Contract No. 9015A with McGee Avenue Baptist Church in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,380 to implement a cultural heritage empowerment project to increase positive mental health outcomes for African Americans in South Berkeley;
b. Increasing INN Contract No. 9013A with Options Recovery Services in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to increase positive mental health outcomes for Ex-Offenders and Veterans returning to the community;
c. Increasing INN Contract No. 9008A with Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to increase access to, and improve the quality of Mental Health services for Asian Pacific Islanders through cultural based outreach and wellness activities;
d. Increasing INN Contract No. 9016A with Niroga Institute in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to implement holistic health strategies and interventions for transition age youth in an effort to increase access to and the quality of mental health services, and improve outcomes;
e. Increasing INN Contract No. 9009A with Albany Senior Center in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to decrease isolation and increase positive mental health outcomes for Senior Citizens through the use of Smartphone, tablet, and computer technologies;
f. Increasing INN Contract No. 9029A with Berkeley Food and Housing Project in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to improve physical and mental health outcomes for Mentally Ill Adults and Older Adults living in Board & Care facilities;
g. Increasing INN Contract No. 9018A with Pacific Center for Human Growth in the amount of $20,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,629 to increase access to, and the quality of, Mental Health services for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Inter-sex individuals.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jane Micallef, Health, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,446–N.S. (Plan Update); Resolution No. 66,447–N.S. (McGee Ave); Resolution No. 66,448–N.S. (Options); Resolution No. 66,449–N.S. (Community Health); Resolution No. 66,450–N.S. (Niroga); Resolution No. 66,451–N.S. (Albany Senior); Resolution No. 66,452–N.S. (Food & Housing); Resolution No. 66,453–N.S. (Pacific Center).

9.Disposition and Development Agreement, 3135 Harper StreetFrom: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance approving a Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDLA") between the City of Berkeley and Satellite AHA Development, Inc., for the disposition and development of the City-owned property at 3135 Harper Street.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jane Micallef, Health, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,325–N.S. Second reading scheduled for February 11, 2014.

11.Contract: Berkeley Unified School District – Mental Health Career Pathways Program - Mental Health Services Act, Workforce, Education & Training (WET)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) to support a Mental Health Career Pathways program for High School youth utilizing Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Workforce, Education & Training (WET) funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,000 through June 30, 2014, and to renew the contract annually for up to an additional three years contingent upon satisfactory contract performance and the availability of external funding.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jane Micallef, Health, Housing and Community Services, 981-5400Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,455–N.S.

14.Contract: DC Electric Group Inc. for On-Call Electronic Traffic Calming Devices Maintenance ProjectFrom: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the On-Call Electronic Traffic Calming Devices Maintenance Project, Specification No. 14-10801-C and accepting the proposal of DC Electric Group, Inc.; and 2. Authorizing the City Managerto execute a contract and any amendments with DC Electric Group Inc., for the on-call general maintenance of electronic traffic calming devices for the period February 14, 2014 to February 13, 2019, with options for up to three 1-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $350,000.Financial Implications: Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund - $350,000
Contact: Andrew Clough, Public Works, 981-6300Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,458–N.S.

16.Amending Berkeley City Council Procedure on AppealsFrom: Mayor BatesRecommendation: Refer to the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission amendments to the Berkeley Municipal Code to allow appeals from the Housing Advisory Commission, Landmark Preservation Commission, or the Zoning Adjustments Board be automatically set for public hearings before the City Council.Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100Action: Approved recommendation.

17.Vukani Mawethu Choir, Mandela Tribute: Relinquishment of Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such FundsFrom: Councilmember MaioRecommendation: Approve the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100 per Councilmember including up to $100 from Councilmember Maio to cover a $500 donation for the Vukani Mawethu Choir’s appearance at the City Council’s tribute to Nelson Mandela, with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Maio and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute. Note: The fee can be reached via $55 per council account.Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Fund - $100
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,460–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amount listed: Councilmember Wozniak – $100; Councilmember Arreguin – $100; Councilmember Capitelli – $100; Councilmember Wengraf – $55; Mayor Bates – $100; Councilmember Moore – $100; Councilmember Anderson – $100.

19.Double Fines for Speeding in School ZonesFrom: Councilmember WengrafRecommendation: Request that the City Manager evaluate the legal feasibility and expense of signage for the doubling of fines for speeding in school zones and report back to City Council with a recommendation.Financial Implications: To be determined
Contact: Susan Wengraf, Councilmember, District 6, 981-7160Action: Approved recommendation.

23.Expressions Gallery Arts and Educational Center: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such FundsFrom: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500 per Councilmember including $500 from Councilmember Worthington, to the Expressions Gallery Arts & Educational Center with funds relinquished to the City's general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Worthington and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Fund - $500
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170Action: Adopted Resolution No. 66,464–N.S. revised to include contributions from the following Councilmembers up to the amount listed: Councilmember Worthington – $500; Councilmember Anderson – $500.

25.Referral to City Manager: Exemption of Fire-Damaged Buildings from Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee(Continued from December 17, 2013)From: Councilmembers Arreguin, Worthington, and AndersonRecommendation: Refer to the City Manager and Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) the issue of amending Resolution No. 65,920 to clarify and change the criteria for exempting buildings destroyed by fire from the Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee.Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Jesse Arreguin, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140Action: Item held over to February 11, 2014.

Action Calendar - New Business

26.Pending and Outstanding Referrals to the City Manager’s Office and City Commissions by the City CouncilFrom: Mayor BatesRecommendation: 1. Request the City Manager report on pending and outstanding referrals made to the City Manager's Office and City Commissions by the City Councilmembers. 2. The Referral Report will be sent to the Councilmember who made the referral for them to prioritize their top five referrals. 3. After the prioritizing has taken place, the City Manager will provide an estimate of cost, staff time and any other related costs likely to be incurred by the implementation of the referral. 4. Council shall then determine its priority of implementation so they may be reflected in the adoption of its budget.Financial Implications: Staff time
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100Action: 0 speakers. M/S/C (Worthington/Capitelli) to approve the recommendation.Vote: Ayes – Maio, Moore, Anderson, Arreguin, Capitelli, Wengraf, Wozniak, Bates; Noes – None, Abstain – None; Absent – Worthington.

28.New Agenda Section, Referred ItemsFrom: Councilmember MaioRecommendation: Create a section of the Council Agenda called "Referred Items" to be placed at the end of the agenda to be used for those Council Items that have significant grammatical or other readability problems, and/or lack background information that is clearly essential and should be available to the public.Financial Implications: None
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110Action: Item moved to Consent Calendar. Approved recommendation.Vote: Ayes – Maio, Moore, Capitelli, Wengraf, Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes – Anderson; Abstain – Arreguin.

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